Deputy Sheriff-Lateral

Los Angeles County Sheriff's Office; Monterey Park (CA); On-site; USD 104,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is seeking qualified deputy sheriff candidates through a POST-certified pathway. Candidates must meet LASD training requirements and have a current POST certificate, or meet reserve deputy criteria with requisite patrol experience.

Benefits include robust public-sector programs. Eligible applicants may qualify through multiple options, including completion of LASD basic training within two years or active peace officer status during hiring.

Qualifications

• Completion of LASD basic law enforcement training program approved by POST within the last two years.
• Currently employed as a full-time peace officer in a POST-certified agency with two years of continuous peace officer experience and possession of a Basic POST certificate.
• Current standing as LASD Designated Level I Reserve Deputy with three years of active experience as LASD Reserve Deputy within past three years, two years in patrol capacity.
• Must maintain active full-time peace officer status throughout hiring.

Responsibilities

• Testify in court.
• Make a forcible arrest.
• Search for and handle evidence/contraband.
• Use a firearm.
• Drive a County vehicle.

Education

California POST Basic Certificate

Job description

LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT

EXAM NUMBER: J2708T

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: We encourage applications from anyone.

Why work for us?

With more than 10 million residents, LA County is the most populous county in the nation! As the largest employer in Southern California, over 116,000 employees in more than 38 Departments provide vital public services as diverse as law enforcement, property assessment, public health protection, water conservation, cultural activities and many more.

We are professionals committed to preserving the dignity and integrity of the workplace as well as protecting the rights of each employee. The County has more than 2,300 different job descriptions, offering a lifetime of opportunities and careers! Join us and discover a rich selection of health care options, robust retirement plans and the flexibility to work, relax, and rejuvenate in order to reach your fullest personal and professional potential.

We offer one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the county: https://hr.lacounty.gov/benefits/

Special Salary Information

Salary includes P.O.S.T., patrol, and longevity bonuses.

$7,298.77 - $11,598.44 (BPC) Monthly

$7,520.77 - $11,951.22 (IPC) Monthly

$7,749.52 - $12,314.73 (APC) Monthly

• Testify in court
• Make a forcible arrest
• Search for and handle evidence/contraband
• Use a firearm
• Drive a County vehicle

For more information, please view the classification specification: Deputy SheriffEXPERIENCE and CERTIFICATION

Option I: Completion of the LASD’s basic law enforcement training program approved by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) within the last two years.

Option II: Must be currently employed as a full-time peace officer in a California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) certified law enforcement agency with two years of continuous peace officer experience and possession of a Basic POST certificate at the time of application.

Full-time experience is defined as a 40-hour work week. Must maintain active full-time peace officer status throughout the hiring process.

Option III: Current standing as a Los Angeles County Sheriff's (LASD) Designated Level I Reserve Deputy –AND– Three years of active experience* as an LASD Level I, II, or III Reserve Deputy within the past three years, two consecutive years of which must have been in a patrol capacity responding to a wide range of calls for service at a patrol station. *Active experience is defined as completing LASD’s required 240 hours per year of qualifying service.

You are required to provide a legible copy of P.O.S.T. profile report and one or more of the following:

• A legible copy of the LASD's basic law enforcement training program certificate of completion OR
• A legible copy of current and valid Proof of Eligibility (POE) issued by POST OR
• A legible copy of current and valid P.O.S.T. Basic, Intermediate, or Advanced certificate, must be submitted with your application. Documentation may be accepted via e-mail to: [e-mail].

PHYSICAL CLASS IV- Arduous

This class involves frequent heavy lifting over 25 pounds, often combined with bending, twisting, or working above ground on irregular surfaces. It includes those positions that occasionally demand extraordinary physical activity such as those in Safety positions.

VISION:

(1) Acuity - At least 20/70 in each eye without correction, correctable to 20/30 in each eye. Successful soft contact lens wearers are not required to meet the uncorrected standard as long as their corrected vision is 20/30 in each eye.

(2) Color perception - Anything other than minor hue impairment is disqualifying.

HEARING:

There may be no greater than a 25 dB loss in the worse ear as averaged over the test frequencies of 500, 1000, 2000, and 3000 Hz. There may not be a peak loss at any of the test frequencies greater than:

30 dB at 500 Hz

30 dB at 1000 Hz

40 dB at 2000 Hz

40 dB at 3000 Hz

There may be no greater than a 35 dB loss in the worse ear as averaged over the test frequencies, and no peak loss greater than 45 dB at any of the test frequencies. In the case of a questionable, unusual, or borderline hearing loss, the applicant's record may be reviewed by the Occupational Health Program's Service Consultant for final determination of qualifications.

ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION

This is a non-competitive examination. This examination is intended to merely qualify applicants. Applicants will be placed on the eligible register for a period of twenty-four (24) months.

STRUCTURED INTERVIEW & LIVE SCAN

You will participate in a P.O.S.T. mandated structured interview (SI). The SI evaluates your experience, problem solving, interest/motivation, interpersonal skills, community involvement/awareness, and communication skills. If you do not pass the SI, you must wait three (3) months to reapply. You will live scanned.